News Archives

News Archives

For more than 30 years, one piece of federal legislation has ensured that runaway and homeless youth receive the same educational opportunities as their peers with stable housing. In this RHY Issue Brief, you'll find information about the McKinney-Vento Act, students' rights under the legislation, where to find state and local Coordinators for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth, and much more.

The Family and Youth Services Bureau and its National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families work to end youth homelessness by providing resources for direct service providers and other partnering organizations.